This easy vegetarian chili recipe is the kind of comforting meal you can put together with very little effort. It uses simple boxed and canned ingredients, then builds flavor with fresh vegetables, warm spices, sweet potatoes, green chilies, and a touch of honey. Everything goes into the slow cooker, and a few hours later you have a hearty, flavorful veggie chili that is perfect for fall dinners, busy weeknights, game days, and potlucks.
This chili is a great choice when you want something filling without making a complicated dinner. It is also a helpful potluck recipe because it gives vegetarian guests a warm, satisfying option. If you leave off the cheese, the recipe is dairy-free. Since the ingredient list includes honey, anyone who follows a fully vegan diet can adjust that ingredient as needed. If you need the chili to be gluten-free, make sure the vegetable stock you use is gluten-free or prepare your own broth.
Easy Vegetarian Chili Recipe
This slow cooker vegetarian chili is rich, cozy, and packed with vegetables. The sweet potatoes add body and a natural sweetness that balances the smoky paprika, cumin, garlic, and chili powder. Black beans make the chili more satisfying, while chopped peppers, onion, and green chilies give it a fresh, savory flavor. It is simple enough for beginners and convenient enough for anyone who wants dinner ready with minimal hands-on cooking.
The best part is the method: chop the vegetables, add everything to the slow cooker, and let it cook. There is no need to stand over the stove or stir constantly. Cook it on high for 4 hours, or use the low setting for 6 hours if you want it to simmer slowly while you go about your day. By the time it is done, the sweet potatoes should be tender and the flavors will have come together into a thick, comforting chili.
This recipe is naturally vegetarian, but it can still be customized for different preferences. If someone in your household wants a heartier version with meat, you can prepare a separate add-in or adjust the recipe to suit your family. For a classic finish, serve the chili in bowls with shredded cheese on top. You can also enjoy it plain if you prefer to keep it dairy-free.
4 SmartPoints per 1 1/2 cup serving on WW FreeStyle
How to Make
Easy Vegetarian Chili
Ingredients
- 1 box tomato sauce
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 1 can black beans
- 1/2 green pepper, chopped
- 1/2 yellow pepper, chopped
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 sweet potatoes diced
- 1/2 can chopped green chilies
- A few shakes of garlic
- A few shakes of cumin
- A few shakes of chili powder
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
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Chop the peppers and onion, then dice the sweet potatoes into bite-size pieces.
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Add the tomato sauce, vegetable stock, black beans, chopped vegetables, sweet potatoes, green chilies, garlic, cumin, chili powder, honey, and smoked paprika to the slow cooker.
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Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
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Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours, until the vegetables are tender and the chili is hot and flavorful.
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Serve in bowls and sprinkle with cheese, if desired.
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Enjoy warm.
Recipe Note
For a dairy-free bowl, skip the cheese. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free vegetable stock or homemade broth.